Dental implants are the fixed permanent solution for missing teeth. You don’t have to live with missing smile when you get dental implants.
Being a permanent solution, dental implants need some tender love and care.
Dental implants are fixed inside the jaw bone. We wait for a period of 3 months for the implants to get fixed inside the bone. Once it gets fixed, a dental crown or a denture is fixed upon the implants.
Dental care is required not only after placing the final crown. Care is necessary right from the first stage to ensure successful treatment results.
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Before dental implant placement
- It is advisable to replace the kissing tooth or teeth immediately after being removed to allow enough space for dental implant placement
- Get your blood routine work up done.
- If you are taking any medications, inform your dentist before the placement procedure.
- Avoid smoking and other tobacco products
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After dental implant placement
- Follow all instructions given by the dentist for quick and complication free healing.
- Maintain good oral hygiene, even around the implant area
- If you are diabetic, maintain your blood sugar levels within the normal range with the help of diet and medicines.
- Visit your dentist for a follow up appointment as suggested.
- Stop smoking and use of any tobacco products
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After dental prosthesis placement
- Maintain the area by brushing twice daily along with other teeth
- Floss in the areas shown by the dentist
- Avoid eating anything sticky or too hard substances from the dental implant crown
- Maintain good overall health to maintain good dental implant health
- Visit your dentist every 6 months for a follow up
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Dental implant gives you the power to smile, chew and live life to the fullest. With great power comes great responsibility. Take up this responsibility for lifetime of smiles.
